papal infallibility

pa·pal in·fal·li·bil·i·ty

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Definitions of papal infallibility words

noun papal infallibility the dogma that the pope cannot err in a solemn teaching addressed to the whole church on a matter of faith or morals. 1
noun papal infallibility the belief that the Pope is protected by God from making mistakes, esp when speaking about faith, morality, etc 0

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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